CONTROLLER

CFS; Pikesville (MD); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in the United States is seeking a Controller to build a best‑in‑class finance and reporting function from the ground up, serving as a key business partner to the CEO and executive team. You will own monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, automate dashboards, and create management packs that drive strategic decisions across a fast‑growing behavioral health organization.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in accounting and finance with controller-level leadership, strong ERP/BI experience,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, incl. controller-level leadership.
• Expertise in financial and management reporting and analytics.
• Ability to translate large datasets into actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel skills with dashboards and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems, BI tools, and reporting platforms.
• Budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, and operational metrics.
• Ability to communicate financial results to executives and board.
• CPA preferred; healthcare or high-growth sector a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transition accounting functions to in-house operation and build reporting.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Develop executive dashboards, KPI reporting, and management reports.
• Analyze data across systems to support strategic decisions.
• Build scalable financial models and performance metrics.
• Partner with leadership to identify trends and opportunities.
• Lead design of internal controls and policies for growth.

Skills

Financial reporting

Management reporting

Business analytics

Excel dashboards

Financial modeling

ERP systems

Data analysis

Executive communication

Education

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP software

BI tools

Dashboard tooling

Job description

CONTROLLER | Financial Reporting & Analytics Leader

Build the Finance Function. Own the Reporting. Drive Strategic Decisions.

Join a rapidly growing, mission-driven healthcare organization where you'll have the unique opportunity to build a best-in-class finance and reporting function from the ground up. We're seeking a Controller who goes beyond traditional accounting and thrives on transforming financial data into actionable insights for executive leadership.

Compensation

$145,000+ Base Salary (flexible for the right candidate)

Sign-On Bonus + Performance Bonus Opportunities

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Build and lead an in-house accounting and financial reporting function from scratch


• Serve as a key business partner to the CEO and President


• Create the reporting infrastructure that drives strategic decision-making


• Join a fast-growing behavioral health organization expanding across multiple states


• Own the development of dashboards, KPIs, board reporting, and management reporting packages


• Influence technology, ERP selection, automation, and reporting tools


• Opportunity to hire and develop your own team as the company scales


• High-visibility role with direct impact on company performance and growth initiatives


• Competitive compensation package with long-term growth potential


• Mission-driven environment focused on improving lives through behavioral healthcare

Key Responsibilities

• Transition accounting and finance operations from outsourced providers to a fully in-house function


• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting process


• Develop and maintain executive-level reporting packages, dashboards, and KPI reporting


• Design, build, and automate financial reports that provide meaningful insights to leadership


• Extract, analyze, and synthesize data from multiple systems to support operational and strategic decisions


• Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and profit center reporting


• Build sophisticated financial models and business performance metrics


• Partner with executive leadership to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the organization


• Implement reporting best practices, data integrity controls, and scalable financial systems


• Establish internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting processes to support continued growth

Ideal Background

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including Controller or senior finance leadership responsibilities


• Strong expertise in financial reporting, management reporting, and business analytics


• Proven ability to create reports from large datasets and translate financial information into actionable business insights


• Advanced Excel skills including complex reporting, dashboards, data analysis, and financial modeling


• Experience working with ERP systems, reporting platforms, and business intelligence tools


• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, and operational metrics


• Ability to communicate financial results effectively to executives, board members, and non-finance stakeholders


• CPA preferred


• Experience in healthcare, multi-entity, private equity-backed, or high-growth organizations is a plus

What We're Really Looking For

This is not a traditional \"close-the-books\" Controller role. We need a finance leader who can own the accounting function while also building reports, pulling data, analyzing trends, creating executive dashboards, and providing insights that drive business decisions. The ideal candidate enjoys digging into the numbers, creating meaningful reporting, and telling the story behind the data—not just recording it.

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